Social Security Office Closures Today Amid Government Shutdown
Summary
Several Social Security offices closed today due to the ongoing government shutdown. Despite this, Social Security payments will continue as usual. Many offices are offering limited services, mostly by phone, due to staff not being paid.Key Facts
- Social Security offices in states like California, Texas, New York, and others are closed or have reduced services.
- Payments for Social Security, Disability Insurance, and SSI will not be interrupted.
- The government shutdown may become the second largest on record with no end in sight.
- Democrats and Republicans disagree on a funding bill tied to health insurance coverage.
- About 750,000 government employees are furloughed each day.
- Many offices can only provide phone services during the shutdown.
- People can still access many Social Security services online.
- Social Security encourages people to use their "my Social Security" accounts for managing benefits.
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